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Finding the Third Proportional to 856 and 1,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 856 and 1,522 is: 2,706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856 : 1,522 = 1,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856/1,522 = 1,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856x = 1,522 × 1,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856x = 2,316,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,484/856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.17

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